Dissoluble: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissoluble

 

[ dɪˈsɒljʊbəl ]

Context #1

chemistry

Capable of being dissolved in a liquid.

Synonyms

dissolvable, meltable, soluble

Examples of usage

  • The dissoluble tablet quickly dissolves in water.
  • This substance is dissoluble in ethanol.
  • The dissoluble particles are easily absorbed by the body.
Context #2

general

Capable of being broken down or disintegrated.

Synonyms

breakable, disintegrable, separable

Examples of usage

  • The dissoluble relationship between the two countries led to a peaceful resolution.
  • Over time, the dissoluble barriers between the different social classes began to fade.
  • The dissoluble nature of the project allowed for flexibility in its execution.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissoluble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dissolúvel

🇮🇳 विघटनीय

🇩🇪 löslich

🇮🇩 larut

🇺🇦 розчинний

🇵🇱 rozpuszczalny

🇯🇵 溶解性のある

🇫🇷 dissoluble

🇪🇸 disoluble

🇹🇷 çözülebilir

🇰🇷 용해성의

🇸🇦 قابل للذوبان

🇨🇿 rozpustný

🇸🇰 rozpustný

🇨🇳 可溶解的

🇸🇮 topljiv

🇮🇸 leysanlegur

🇰🇿 ерiтiндi

🇬🇪 ხსნადი

🇦🇿 həll olunan

🇲🇽 disoluble

Word origin

The word 'dissoluble' originated from the Latin word 'dissolubilis', which means 'capable of being dissolved'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things that can be dissolved or broken down. The term is commonly used in chemistry and general contexts to refer to the ability of a substance or relationship to be broken apart or disintegrated.

See also: dissolubility, dissolute, dissolution, dissolvability, dissolvable, dissolvableness, dissolver, dissolving, indissoluble, undissolvable.